I have been wrestling with my own approach to stewardship, “having,” and letting go of what I have, when Dr. James Donovan at Point University recommended The 100 Thing Challenge…
Dirt Talking to Dirt: A Year in the Compelling Preaching Cohort
For the past year, I have been part of the Compelling Preaching Cohort at Point University. I have been part of several cohorts, but this has been one of the…
Seminary Ends and Ministry Begins: McIntosh’s Guide for Pastors
“Where can a pastor go to find answers to basic but essential questions about ministry?” Gary L. McIntosh asks early in The Ministry Answer Book for Pastors. Released in 2025…
Review: ESV Expository Commentary, Volume 9 (John–Acts)
There are three things I reach for more than anything else in the study — my coffee, my Bible, and a commentary. As someone whose daily rhythm is significantly shaped…
Connecting People to Church: Hospitality, Belonging, and Welcome
In Connecting People to Church (2025), Gary L. McIntosh remarks, “Evangelism without connection produces spiritual orphans; connection without evangelism produces a stagnant club” (McIntosh 2025, 1). The image of the…